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The Utah Wildlife Board approved some updates for bison hunting and a few other rule changes during a public meeting held Thursday.
Whether you've just started bird-watching or you are an advanced "birder," consider heading outdoors over the next few weeks to help gather important data about birds during the 126th annual nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count.
Watch the Utah Wildlife Board meeting live, beginning Thursday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. The agenda and meeting materials are available on the public meetings page.
Surprise your outdoorsy friends or family members with a Utah fishing or hunting license for Christmas or by paying for their registration fee for a hunting, fishing or bird-watching challenge! They make thoughtful presents, are easy to purchase, and can be used year-round.
If you like the idea of harvesting your own locally sourced turkey — instead of fighting the crowds to buy one at your neighborhood supermarket — you can start planning now for next year's Thanksgiving feast, and apply for an opportunity to hunt turkeys in Utah next spring.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is recommending a few minor changes for bear hunting in Utah, along with other rule amendments, and is seeking the public’s feedback.
Another season of bundling up and riding a sleigh or wagon through the middle of hundreds of wild elk at the Hardware Wildlife Management Area begins Dec. 5, and will offer a variety of fun activities for visitors.
During this past fiscal year, a whopping total of 144,433 acres were improved across Utah through the Watershed Restoration Initiative.
Several projects aimed at improving boater access in Utah were recently approved for funding and should begin construction in 2026.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and other partnering agencies worked hard inspecting and decontaminating boats across the state this year. Their primary focus was preventing the spread of quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species — including Eurasian watermilfoil — from Lake Powell and from infested reservoirs outside the state to other waterbodies in Utah.
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